I looked up triad they seem pretty good I have never heard of them before. Are the towers any better than the in wall I saw some used ones for sale
Best 5.1 complete system under $3000
I want to buy a 5.1 system for under $3000 and need help. I need everything as I am starting from scratch so everything has to be included in the price. I will use it for both music and TV. My favorite music that I love to listen too would be yanni's live concerts. I believe there is nothing like it. Any suggestions would be very helpful. I wish I could just go somewhere and listen but the only places around here have expensive systems. Any help would be appreciated. Currently I have Sony soundbar 5.1 system their top of the line which is good but it is a soundbar and I want better. Help me out if you can. Thank you.
BTW never built a home system and it's been 20 years since my last car stereo build.
BTW never built a home system and it's been 20 years since my last car stereo build.
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OP Used or new equipment? My advice would be to go for a used AVR. They have virtually no resale value so if you are willing to forego some of the latest bells and whistles you can pick up something that will sound very good for under $200. I cannot tell from your post if you need a TV and a source (Blu Ray player, streamer, etc) so if you do then you will have to budget for those. If you need a source Sony makes excellent Blu Ray players for around $150 that will also play SACD, if you care. Then I would look at the Audio Advisor catalog for 5.1 speaker combinations from companies like PSB or Monitor Audio. |
A quality stereo will in the 3K range will blow any 5.1 system away- all day, every day Why/How? Because good stereo speakers can project sound that seems to come from lots of places, although not behind you. And no music should UNLESS you want to be in the middle of the orchestra, which would create all kinds of ear brain issues Yanni at the Acropolis is an amazing disc |
Anthem MRX520 = $1399 https://www.anthemav.com/products-current/model=mrx-520/page=overview Paradigm Premier 200B’s (Although Stands are required, but there are many options on the market)= $1000/pr https://www.paradigm.com/en/passive/premier-200b Paradigm V10 Sub = $599 https://www.paradigm.com/en/ported/defiance-v10 This can be the start of a great 5.1 system, but we do have speaker options with our MRX520 that would make a true 5.1 system for $3k. There are two Center Channel options in the Paradigm Premier Series that could be added later. And like many others here in the forum, I would start out with a great Stereo System - but with a great Sub to provide a solid foundation for the main speakers to work with. I’ll put our subs, dollar for dollar, against ANY on the market! Please check out our Dealer Locator to find your closest Paradigm & Anthem Dealer here: https://www.paradigm.com/en/dealer-locator Also, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have further questions. Thank you for your time and any consideration. Cheers, Chris |
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